Potato chip nutrition, glycemic index, calories, and serving size
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Potato chip
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
56 (medium)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
-19.3 (alkaline)
Calories
536
Calories
Fats
Potassium
Saturated Fat
Polyunsaturated fat
Explanation: The given food contains more Calories than 96% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Calories than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Fats, Potassium, Saturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
Potato chip Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 14%
7 g of 50 g
14%
Fats:
Daily Value: 53%
34.6 g of 65 g
53%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 18%
52.9 g of 300 g
18%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
1.9 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
3.6 g
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 536
% Daily Value*
54%
Total Fat
35g
50%
Saturated Fat 11g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 8mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
53g
20%
Dietary Fiber
5g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
7g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
24mg
2%
Iron
2mg
25%
Potassium
1,275mg
0%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
24 mg of 1,000 mg
2%
Iron:
1.63 mg of 8 mg
20%
Magnesium:
67 mg of 420 mg
16%
Phosphorus:
165 mg of 700 mg
24%
Potassium:
1275 mg of 3,400 mg
38%
Sodium:
8 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
1.09 mg of 11 mg
10%
Copper:
0.306 mg of 1 mg
34%
Manganese:
0.44 mg of 2 mg
19%
Selenium:
8.1 µg of 55 µg
15%
Choline:
37.5 mg of 550 mg
7%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
1275 mg
TOP 6%
Magnesium
67 mg
TOP 18%
Copper
0.306 mg
TOP 25%
Manganese
0.44 mg
TOP 39%
Iron
1.63 mg
TOP 45%
Phosphorus
165 mg
TOP 49%
Calcium
24 mg
TOP 49%
Zinc
1.09 mg
TOP 52%
Selenium
8.1 µg
TOP 63%
Choline
37.5 mg
TOP 68%
Sodium
8 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
9.11 mg of 15 mg
61%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
31.1 mg of 90 mg
35%
Vitamin B1:
0.167 mg of 1 mg
14%
Vitamin B2:
0.197 mg of 1 mg
15%
Vitamin B3:
3.827 mg of 16 mg
24%
Vitamin B5:
0.402 mg of 5 mg
8%
Vitamin B6:
0.66 mg of 1 mg
51%
Folate:
45 µg of 400 µg
11%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
22.1 µg of 120 µg
18%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin C
31.1 mg
TOP 15%
Vitamin B6
0.66 mg
TOP 18%
Vitamin E
9.11 mg
TOP 35%
Folate
45 µg
TOP 36%
Vitamin B1
0.167 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin B3
3.827 mg
TOP 43%
Vitamin B2
0.197 mg
TOP 46%
Vitamin K
22.1 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin B5
0.402 mg
TOP 65%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
108 mg of 280 mg
39%
Threonine:
253 mg of 1,050 mg
24%
Isoleucine:
283 mg of 1,400 mg
20%
Leucine:
419 mg of 2,730 mg
15%
Lysine:
424 mg of 2,100 mg
20%
Methionine:
110 mg of 1,050 mg
10%
Phenylalanine:
310 mg of 1,750 mg
18%
Valine:
392 mg of 1,820 mg
22%
Histidine:
153000 mg of 700 mg
21,857%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
Fiber content ratio for Potato chip
Sugar:
0.22 g
Fiber:
4.8 g
Other:
47.88 g
All nutrients for Potato chip per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 17% | 54% | 7g |
2.5 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 53% | 5% | 34.6g |
Equal to Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 18% | 19% | 52.9g |
1.9 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 27% | 4% | 536kcal |
11.4 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 74% | 0.22g |
40.8 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 19% | 19% | 4.8g |
2 times more than Orange
|
| Calcium | 2% | 49% | 24mg |
5.2 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 20% | 45% | 1.63mg |
1.6 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 16% | 18% | 67mg |
2.1 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 24% | 49% | 165mg |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 38% | 6% | 1275mg |
8.7 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 0% | 87% | 8mg |
61.3 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 10% | 52% | 1.09mg |
5.8 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 34% | 25% | 0.31mg |
2.2 times more than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin E | 61% | 35% | 9.11mg |
6.2 times more than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 35% | 15% | 31.1mg |
1.7 times less than Lemon 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 14% | 37% | 0.17mg |
1.6 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 15% | 46% | 0.2mg |
1.5 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 24% | 43% | 3.83mg |
2.5 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 8% | 65% | 0.4mg |
2.8 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 51% | 18% | 0.66mg |
5.5 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate | 11% | 36% | 45µg |
1.4 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 18% | 47% | 22.1µg |
4.6 times less than Broccoli
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 77% | 0.11mg |
2.8 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 81% | 0.25mg |
2.8 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 81% | 0.28mg |
3.2 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 84% | 0.42mg |
5.8 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 78% | 0.42mg |
1.1 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 82% | 0.11mg |
1.1 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 82% | 0.31mg |
2.2 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 80% | 0.39mg |
5.2 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 22% | 82% | 153mg |
204.3 times more than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 55% | 11% | 10.96g |
1.9 times more than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 16% | 9.84g |
Equal to Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 11% | 12.17g |
3.9 times less than Walnut 
|
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.